The Driftwood Players will open their latest production on Friday, and “It’s Only a Play.”

No, really. That’s the name of it.

The comedy, written by Terrence McNally, is being directed by newcomer Christopher Logan, with mentorship from Ben Hohman.

It’s opening night of “The Golden Egg” on Broadway, and the wealthy producer (played by Valerie Parker) is throwing a lavish party in her Manhattan townhouse. Downstairs, the celebrities are pouring in — but the real action is upstairs in the bedroom, where several insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews.

The group also includes the excitable playwright (played by Cliff Green), an unstable director (Angel Howard), the pill-popping leading lady (Sara Henry), the playwright’s best friend (Jeff Ryser), a drama critic (David Foscue) and an aspiring singer (Jeff Rockwell). Together, they create a prime recipe for the narcissism, ambition, childishness and irrationality that infuse the world of theater.

“This script is hilarious, especially for anyone who regularly attends theater or who is knowledgeable about Hollywood,” said Driftwood Players member Keith Krueger.

“It’s Only a Play” opens Friday evening at the Driftwood Playhouse, 120 E. Third St. in Aberdeen, and continues each weekend through March 4.

Curtain times are 7:30 each Friday and Saturday, with two Sunday matinees: at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4. (There is no show this coming Sunday.)

Tickets are $15, available in advance at City Center Drug in Aberdeen; Valu-Drug in Montesano; Harbor Drug in Hoquiam; and Dolores’ and Fay’s in Ocean Shores. For ticket information, contact Sue Keltner at 360-532-8243.

Krueger offers a cautionary note on family-friendliness: “The language is quite adult — quite a bit of profanity, though not necessarily sexually suggestive.”

(Photo by Keith J. Krueger) Ira Drew and Julia Budder (David Foscue and Valerie Parker, background) observe an intense moment between James Wicker and Peter Austin (Jeff Ryser, left, and Cliff Green).

(Photo by Keith J. Krueger) From left: Gus, the hired help (Jeff Rockwell), and James Wicker (Jeff Ryser), a Hollywood star, meet Virginia Noyes (Sara Henry), the star of the play.

(Photo by Keith J. Krueger) Ira Drew (David Foscue, left) discusses the merits of being a theater critic with James Wicker (Jeff Ryser).

(Photo by Keith J. Krueger) Producer Julia Budder (Valerie Parker) talks with playwright Peter Austin (Cliff Green) as James Wicker (Jeff Ryser) looks on.

(Photo by Keith J. Krueger) From left: Julia Budder, James Wicker and Virginia Noyes (Valerie Parker, Jeff Ryser and Sara Henry) listen as director Frankie Finger (Angel Howard, red jacket) talks about her past successes and failures.